Campaign to Open
East Harlem Bookstore Gains Momentum
By Elizabeth Knapp on Thursday, Oct 20, 2011
EXCERPT:
Anaya-Cerda
knows that it takes more than seed money to open a bookstore, and she is
committed to learning as much about current trends in bookselling as possible
before opening her store. To prepare for this venture, she has been attending
workshops and reading about the book industry on a regular basis. She has
worked and volunteered in five bookstores, taken countless business classes,
and attended bookselling school twice. She has traveled the country meeting
booksellers and studying business models, establishing relationships with
publishers and authors nationwide.
“The response
from the community has been incredibly positive and supportive,” said
Anaya-Cerda. “Many contributors can’t wait to have an independent bookstore in
their neighborhood and have already offered to volunteer at the store. Book
lovers, teachers, and authors are waiting for the store to open.”
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Contributions are coming in from New York to California, Australia, Peru, Korea, and UK!
I am deeply grateful for your support and generosity.
Your contribution to the 40Kin40days campaign means that you want to see an
independent bookstore in East Harlem and that you believe in the mission of La
Casa Azul Bookstore.
Every contribution and message posted is a reminder to
keep moving forward - thank you for believing in me.
Welcome to the Founder’s Circle:
Carla Moscoso
Dolores Prida
Eileen Reyes Arias
Guadalupe Carrilo
Guadalupe Verdin
Jo Umans
Kesi Foster
Lina Puerta
Stephanie Anderson
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